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Ngaire please excuse my many words,
I totally agree with Michele as per your question in regard to creativity. Atelier training has given me the basics that I needed and has not stiffened my creativity one bit. My freedom to express my self was stiffened by lack of proper training. Even though my work earned recognition before attending the academy I was not happy with quality and speed of execution.
Ngaire a person can express self in any way they chose but will others understand.
I am still amazed by Tony Ryder's work even though I bought his Figure Drawing book before attending the academy. Now after proper training I better understand and appreciate Tony's work.
In my humble opinion one of the best books for speed learning is The Human Figure by J. H. Vanderpoel and for fast on the spot sketching I recomend Fun With a Pencil by Andrew Loomis. What ever book they All seem self explanatory but are they really?
It is good to have all these books no question but the question is what it is and at what level a individual wishes to learn at.
A excellent foundation on solid ground, proper training, is the key. Build the house any way you like but when the winds come will your house stand.
We are here for you.
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